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YTL International Recalls Drywall Lifts Due to Injury Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

YTL International Recalls Drywall Lifts Due to Injury Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Lowe's, Menards and Orgill Inc. stores nationwide from January 2013 through January 2016 for about $250.
  • The firm has received two reports of the drywall lifts failing and dropping their load. No injuries have been reported.
Recalled
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One World Technologies Recalls Snow Blowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Medium RiskCPSC

One World Technologies Recalls Snow Blowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Online at www.homedepot.com from November 2015 through February 2016 for about $280 (unit only) and $350 (part of a kit which contains a Ryobi 40-Volt Brushless Snow Blower, a Ryobi 40-Volt Lithium Ion Battery, and a Ryobi 40-Volt Lithium Ion Battery Charger).
  • One World has received two reports of snow blowers overheating during or immediately after use. Of the two reports, one consumer reported seeing flames which were immediately extinguished. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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Alltrade Tools Recalls Ratcheting Tie Downs Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sam's Club
Medium RiskCPSC

Alltrade Tools Recalls Ratcheting Tie Downs Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sam's Club

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide from May 2015 through September 2015 for about $20.00.
  • The firm has received one report of the ratchet handle failing, resulting in the loss of a heavy load from the bed of a pickup truck. No injuries have been reported.
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Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns
Medium RiskCPSC

Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Lowe's, Menards, The Home Depot and other home improvement, hardware stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com and Menards.com from March 2015 through November 2015 for between $50 and $200, depending on the model and whether it was sold in a combination package with other tools.
  • The firm has received four reports of the grinders overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Home Depot and other hardware stores, industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from November 2015 through April 2016 for between $55 and $75.
  • 114,000 units affected
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Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Plumbing contractors nationwide from May 2015 through February 2016 for between $400 and $820.
  • 14,400 units affected
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Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia
Medium RiskCPSC

Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Wholesale and hardware distributors from April 2015 through November 2015 for about $460
  • The firm has received 15 reports worldwide of mechanisms breaking and ejecting metal objects, including three in the U.S. No injuries have been reported.
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Honda Recalls Mini Tillers Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

Honda Recalls Mini Tillers Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from December 2007 through March 2016 for between $350 and $380.
  • Honda has received 30 reports of throttle cable damage. No injuries have been reported.
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Mirka Recalls Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Mirka Recalls Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Various distributors and independent retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and BeaverTools.com from January 2013 through March 2016 for about $500.
  • Mirka has received two reports of electrical shorting incidents which included the sanders sparking and smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Lowe's and other home and hardware stores nationwide and online at lowes.com and other websites from June 2013 through February 2016 for about $15.
  • Southwire is aware of one report of an incident of a false reading by the voltage detector. The consumer received an electrical shock and fell off a ladder.
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STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from June 2010 through April 2016 for about $300.
  • STIHL Inc. has received seven reports of the trigger or front handle switch not operating properly. No injuries have been reported.
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Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration
Medium RiskCPSC

Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Agri Supply stores in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia and online at www.agrisupply.com from January 2015 to April 2016 for about $40.
  • The firm has received one report of the safety spring failing, resulting in a finger laceration.
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3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Online at Alliedelec.com, Amazon.com and HomeDepot.com from January 2008 through April 2016 for about $15.
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Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at 4Patriots.com
Medium RiskCPSC

Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at 4Patriots.com

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Online at www.4patriots.com from November 2014 through April 2015 for about $2,000.
  • Lekker has received 13 reports of generator fires, two reports of generators that began to smoke and one report of an unusual noise or odor from the generator. No injuries have been reported.
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John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at John Deere independent dealers nationwide from December 2015 through July 2016 for between $8,800 and $11,700.
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Kohler Power Systems Recalls Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Kohler Power Systems Recalls Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Authorized Kohler distributors and dealers from June 2014 through May 2016 for between $740 and $1,400.
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SpeeCo Recalls Fence Wire Stretchers Due to Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

SpeeCo Recalls Fence Wire Stretchers Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Ace and True Value hardware stores and other supply and farm ranch stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from April 2015 through August 2016 from about $40.
  • The firm has received two reports of a recoiling wire releasing from the stretcher unexpectedly, which caused cuts, abrasions and scratches to the user.
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All Power Portable Generators Recalled by J.D. North America Due to Explosion, Fire and Burn Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

All Power Portable Generators Recalled by J.D. North America Due to Explosion, Fire and Burn Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Big Sandy Superstores, Family Farm & Home, Inc., Home Owners Bargain Outlet, Mills Fleet Farm Corp., Nexcom West Coast and other stores nationwide and online at Bluestem.com, BrandsmartUSA.com, HomeDepot.com, hoboonline.com, jbtoolsales.com and other online retailers from March 2014 through May 2016 for between $510 and $725.
  • The firm has received 21 reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Recalled
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John Deere Recalls Tractor Backhoe Attachments Due to Crushing Hazard (Recall Alert)
Medium RiskCPSC

John Deere Recalls Tractor Backhoe Attachments Due to Crushing Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2016 through June 2016 for about $10,700.
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BLACK+DECKER™ Recalls Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulchers Due to Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

BLACK+DECKER™ Recalls Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulchers Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Lowes and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from May 2013 through September 2016 for between $70 and $90.
  • BLACK+DECKER has received four reports of the fan covers unexpectedly coming off and consumers receiving finger lacerations from contact with the fan.
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Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards
Medium RiskCPSC

Gleason Recalls Hand Trucks Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Home Depot and Lowe's nationwide and online at homedepot.com and lowes.com from August 2007 through April 2010 for about $65.
  • The firm has received five reports of injuries, including lacerations to face, hand and wrist.
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Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Lowe's, Sears and other hardware stores, home centers and equipment dealers nationwide from November 2015 through August 2016 for between $250 and $450.
  • The firm has received 53 reports of the engine not shutting off after the operator presence control bar was released. No injuries have been reported.
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Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Makita Recalls Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Tools Plus and other industrial suppliers nationwide and various websites including www.Amazon.com from March 2016 through September 2016 for about $400.
Recalled
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Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard
Medium RiskCPSC

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard

  • Distributed nationwide
  • Sold at Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.pier1.com from September 2011 through October 2016 for between $6 and $7.
  • Glass fragments contamination
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